BIRD DOG
BOYS 2026
Sept. 6, 2026 / Manistee, MI
Arcadia Bluffs &
Manistee National
The 2026 Bird Dog Boys Invitational is headed to the shores of Lake Michigan. We’ll stay at the Manistee National Resort and tee it up for four rounds across the region, including a marquee round at Arcadia Bluffs—ranked 16th on America’s 100 Greatest Public Courses.
WEEKEND PLANS
Sunday, Sept. 6th
Monday, Sept. 7th
Tuesday, Sept. 8th
Cost Breakdown
Weekend Package
- Two nights lodging at The Inn.
- 45 holes w / cart at Manistee National
- 18 holes w / cart at Arcadia Bluffs
- Daily Continental Breakfast at The Inn
$725 ($100 deposit required)
Are you in?
If you’re planning to join the 2026 Bird Dog Boys Invitational, just fill out the form to the right. I’ll send out more details about the $100 deposit soon.
BDB Hall of Fame
For every Bird Dog Boys Invitational champion, the tradition is non-negotiable: the self-portrait. It’s a badge of honor, a moment etched in BDB history. With the iconic wrestling belt front and center, each champion crafts a themed portrait that reveals their personality, pride, and the spirit of their win.
Captain Ian Iott - 2023
Captain Ian Iott touched down without a care in the world—honestly, we’re still not sure he even knew a tournament was happening. But that carefree swagger carried him straight to the first-ever BDB Championship. His ability to stay cool through extreme turbulence—both in the cockpit and on the course—proved he had the temperament of a true champion.
Stuart Hillzilla - 2024
Stuart “Hillzilla” Hill claimed the 2nd BDB Championship in unforgettable fashion. His triumph was so decisive that the rules were rewritten after the tournament to keep things fair for the rest of us. Guided by a lone 7-iron and an iron-strong resolve, he carved his place in BDB history. As always, his style was unmatched—his wardrobe rivaled only by the energy he brings to every round.
"Sexy Boy" Brad Steingraber - 2025
The reigning title belongs to “Sexy Boy” Brad Steingraber, who outdueled his lifelong pal Hillzilla on the final hole to secure the brass. The crowd stood stunned—part disbelief, part fear of the new dynasty that had just been born. In hindsight, the warnings were obvious. His antics on the 10th hole should’ve told us the Dark Ages were coming.
But a champion is a champion, and so we bow to his greatness… even if we grit our teeth while doing it.
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